PRA number
2007/9258
Published date
Product description
2006. 2x4. 2A06LB27AA. 4x4.
A06LD27AA/AB/AC. 2x4 Intl.
A06LB27FA. 4x4 Intl. 06LD27FB. All VINs produced PRIOR to 23 January 2006.
A06LD27AA/AB/AC. 2x4 Intl.
A06LB27FA. 4x4 Intl. 06LD27FB. All VINs produced PRIOR to 23 January 2006.
Reasons the product is recalled
The affected ATVs have front bearing carrier castings which may have been produced with an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint attach. The ATVs also have steering posts which may fatigue and break in the area where the handlebar attaches to the steering post. Failure of the components may lead to loss of steering control resulting in an accident and serious personal injury to the operator.
The hazards to consumers
Malfunction
What consumers should do
Consumers with an affected unit should stop riding immediately. Please contact your local Polaris dealer.
Supplier
Polaris Industries Australia & New Zealand
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
